Joining Pacific Voices

Pacific Voices is a community choir whose purpose is to bring together singers for a joyous and supportive choral and social experience. Through our music, our loving connection and the honoring of diverse musical and spiritual traditions, we inspire audiences and each other in a way that enriches all our lives.

A key factor in the choir's success is the commitment by each singer to come to rehearsals and performances and to come on time.  The heart of the choir is its blend, and that only happens when you make it a priority to learn you part, come regularly to practice, focus your attention, and give it your best.

• Fall season rehearsals begin the first Tuesday after Labor Day. Singers for the fall season must join the choir by October 1st.
   
• Spring season rehearsals begin the first Tuesday after New Year's Day.  Singers for the spring season must join the choir by February 1st.

Repertoire

Our repertoire is an eclectic mix, which borrows from spiritual and musical traditions around the world. Selections come from a wide range of periods as well, ranging from modern compositions to pieces from as far back as the 12th century. We strive to find lyrics and music, which combine to affirm the divine, however each of us may perceive it, and to move the spirit of all who listen or sing. Mixed in for flavor, we also include pieces that are just plain fun. Because after all, fun is good for the soul!

Member Skills

1. All singers should be able to match pitch and keep time with the music.
    
2. We are traditionally off book for both the Holiday Concert and the Spring Concert.
    
3. Soloists must be off book one week after solo assignment.

Funding

Most of the choir's funds are raised directly from choir members through a membership fee currently at $35/month plus a $45 per year material fee. Membership fees are due by the first rehearsal of each month. Full semester payment up front is preferable and most appreciated.

Commitment

1. Tuesday Rehearsals at The Episcopal Church of St. John,
   at 125 Canterbury Drive in Aptos
   • Arrive early enough to be sitting down and ready to go at 7pm
   • Stay for the entire rehearsal, which ends at 9:30pm
      
2. Attendance
   • Keep absences to a minimum.
      
   • Email if you are unable to attend or are going to be late for a rehearsal or performance.
      
   • If you have excessive absence, your participation in performances is subject to the Music Director's discretion.
      
   • If you miss concert week rehearsal and dress rehearsals, performance in the concert will be at the Music Director's discretion.
      
3. Review songs as necessary during the week.
    
4. Record songs at rehearsal if necessary to remember parts.
    
5. Full dues are payable by February 1st for Spring Semester and October 1st for Fall Semester.
   • In cases of financial need, monthly payments or fee waivers may be arranged through Margo Chisholm, the Pacific Voices Treasurer.
      
   • Choir dues are not refundable.
      
   • If a singer drops out of choir during a semester, the singer is responsible for the full semester's dues.
      
6. Notify the Membership Coordinator of any changes in address, phone number, email or membership status.

More Information

Thank you for your interest in the choir. If you have further questions or would like to inquire about an audition please email the following nformation to Daphne at 

1. Your name
2. Contact information
3. The part you sing (soprano, alto, tenor or bass)
4. Your musical history/choir experience